Job Overview
Monitoring and Evaluation Officer
WWF
Mtwara, Tanga
Job Description
WWF is seeking to hire a competent and motivated Monitoring and Evaluation Officer to be based in Masasi, Tanzania
Background
World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) is one of the world’s largest and most respected independent conservation organizations, with almost 5 million supporters and a global network active in over 100 countries. WWF’s mission is to stop the degradation of the Earth’s natural environment and to build a future in which humans live in harmony with nature, by conserving the world’s biological diversity, ensuring that the use of renewable natural resources is sustainable, and promoting the reduction of pollution and wasteful consumption.
Major Functions:
Facilitate the establishment of baselines for all new project interventions in the Ruvuma landscape
Develop data collection tools including checklists, forms and questionnaires for data collection
Conduct regular visits to project field sites for data quality assurance documentation of lessons
Lead the process of development and revision of overall landscape programme and individual project annual workplans in coordination with project technical staff
Support programme teams in proper excursion of project workplans
Monitor and document progress of implementation of project workplans
Undertake periodic reviews of implementation and operation of the monitoring system to provide on-site solutions to the existing challenges and situation in accordance with the monitoring plans for the overall landscape programme and individual projects
Facilitate M&E capacity building trainings and meetings within the project area as per project workplans including leading data analysis and management and involving project partners where relevant
Coordinate the monitoring of implementation of the project workplan, and ensure that project/programme monitoring plans and reports are submitted to the Country Office M&E Manager and relevant parties in a timely manner for review and approval
Work closely with the programme Communication Officer to accurately document field success stories and lessons and share them with the programme teams for wider circulation
In collaboration with the Landscape Coordinator and Transboundary Landscape Coordinator, organize annual and periodic programme reflection and learning meetings
Archive all M&E work both electronically in a centralized location for team members and in hard copies
Contribute to the preparation of draft technical report (TPRs) and comment on all field reports before submission to Project Executants and Leads and subsequently to the M&E Manager.
Required Qualification
A minimum of Bachelor’s Degree in Natural Sciences, Economics, Environmental Science, Natural Resources Management, Programme and Project Management or Monitoring and Evaluation. A Master’s degree in any of the above fields is an added advantage.
At least two years of experience in data collection and assisting Monitoring and Evaluation of programmes. Excellent communication and facilitation skills. Ability to organize, conduct and document training in relevant disciplines.
Strong analytical skills including analysis of both quantitative and qualitative data and strong experience in use of information management systems.
Excellent organizational and time management skills required to meet deadlines. Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Strong knowledge in Computer programs, M&E tools and databases.
Willing to travel extensively within the landscape and outside the region as required
How to Apply:
Interested applicants must include a complete Cover Letter & CV with full contact details of three referees and should be addressed to the People & Culture Manager P. 0. Box 63117 Dar es Salaam, via email to: hresources@wwftz.org by 31st January 2023 at 3:30 pm. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for the interviews.
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